Although the 2025 session of the state Legislature ended May 5, local election officials are still trying to determine how some new laws will affect the election process.

Central Arkansas state Sen. Fred Love is the first Democrat to launch a challenge to incumbent Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ re-election.

Republican Representative Jeremy Wooldridge announced that he will run for Arkansas State Senate District 21, which contains all of Clay, Randolph, and Greene Counties, and a portion of Lawrence County.

Arkansas State Senator Fred Love, D-Little Rock, announced his intention to run, saying he felt compelled to jump into the race to give voice and representation to the many disaffected citizens.